The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning is a professionally accredited programme established in accordance with the requirements and standards set by the Board of Town Planners Malaysia. The programme is developed to prepare future planners who are capable of responding to the increasingly complex challenges of urbanisation, environmental sustainability, socio-economic transformation, and regional development within Malaysia and beyond.
Distinct from similar programmes offered by other institutions, the programme at Universiti Malaya is uniquely positioned through its strong emphasis on spatial planning for sustainable development. The curriculum integrates planning theory, governance, urban design, transportation planning, environmental management, urban management, and technological innovation to provide students with a holistic understanding of contemporary planning practice.
The programme is designed to nurture planners who are not only technically competent, but also socially responsive, ethically grounded, and globally aware. Through a balance of academic learning, studio-based training, fieldwork exposure, research activities, and engagement with industry and government agencies, students are equipped with the practical and analytical skills necessary to address real-world urban and regional issues.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between people, place, infrastructure, mobility, environment, and governance in shaping resilient and inclusive cities.
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one of Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving metropolitan regions, the programme benefits from its strategic setting within a dynamic urban environment. The city serves as a “living laboratory” where students and researchers are able to observe, analyse, and engage directly with pressing urban challenges such as rapid urban growth, housing affordability, transportation systems, climate resilience, heritage conservation, social equity, and sustainable community development. This provides invaluable opportunities for comparative learning, applied research, and international collaboration.
The Department aspires to be a leading centre of excellence in urban and regional planning education and research within the Asia-Pacific region. Guided by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and societal impact, the Department continuously strengthens its curriculum, research culture, professional networks, and global partnerships to remain relevant in an increasingly urbanised world. The programme also places importance on interdisciplinary collaboration and international perspectives, preparing graduates to contribute effectively in both local and global planning environments.
Graduates of the programme are expected to emerge as future planning professionals, policymakers, researchers, and leaders who are capable of shaping sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and liveable communities.
Urban planning offers diverse and evolving career pathways across public, private, and interdisciplinary sectors. Key opportunities include:
Government & Public Sector | GIS & Spatial Analytics |
Private & Consulting Practice | Policy, Research & Academia |
Smart City & Digital Urbanism | International & NGO Sector |
Transport & Mobility Planning | Entrepreneurship |
Environmental & Climate Planning | Emerging Fields |
Urban Design & Public Realm |
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Urban Malaya proudly represented Universiti Malaya at the Planning Student Assembly (PSA) 2025, a prestigious Nusantara-level platform uniting Urban and Regional Planning students from across Malaysia and two universities from Indonesia.
📍 UiTM Puncak Alam
🗓️ 29 September – 3 October 2025
👥 30 students with the guidance of supporting lecturers. One team. One mission.
Before stepping onto the PSA stage, our journey began with a dedicated week of preparation filled with intensive training sessions, late-night discussions, creative development, and strong collaboration between students and seniors and lecturers. This phase shaped not only our strategies, but also our unity as a team.
✨ Throughout PSA 2025, our delegates engaged in a wide range of impactful activities:
🎨 RupaNusa
🧩 Tatah Bentangan
🏝️ Penyantunan Ruang: Jiwa Pantai
🎭 Temasya Budaya
🎤 Pidato Perdana Piala Ketua Pengarah PLANMalaysia
🤝 Community outreach at Sekolah Bukit Cerakah (Sinar Budi, Suluh Masyarakat)
🧠 Explorace Kembara Bijak Santun
💬 Insightful sessions with APUDG & MIP Youth Wings
🎉 Malam Lembayung Nusantara (Grand Dinner & Award Ceremony)
📅 Highlights by Day:
Day 1: RupaNusa & Tatah Bentangan
Day 2: Knowledge-sharing sessions & Explorace
Day 3: Community service & Sukaneka
Day 4: Penyantunan Ruang: Jiwa Pantai, Pidato Perdana, Temasya Budaya & Closing Ceremony
🏆 Our Achievements:
🥇 Champion – Tatah Bentangan
🥇 Champion – Temasya Budaya
🏆 Overall Champion – PSA 2025
Urban Malaya has once again successfully defended its championship title, proving that consistency, dedication, and teamwork remain at the core of our success.
✨ Beyond achievements, this journey reflects a deeper value — sincerity in every effort. From preparation to execution, it is the sincerity in learning, contributing, and supporting one another that truly defines our success.
💛 From sincerity to success, from vision to victory — Urban Malaya rises stronger than ever.
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Once a year (October)
Application deadline for local candidates (UPU) : Refer to UPU website
Application deadline for local candidates (SATU) : Click here
Application deadline for international candidates : Click here
Accredited since 2014, recognizing Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning programme's compliance with national professional standards for planning education and graduate competency.
Last Update: 26/06/2026
